Does your child receive Special Education Services, an IEP or 504 Plan? Or are you looking for more information about these services?
This page provides SVPTA Special Education calendars, meet-ups, contacts, and other valuable resources!
SVPTA Special Education Parent Meet-ups & Other Events Get connected! Connect with fellow parents in a welcoming space where you can find information and support.
CAC (Community Advisory Committee) Meetings & Parent Education Sessions Get involved! Important meetings for parents to attend to ensure their voices are heard regarding special education at SVUSD. Learn more at parent education sessions on a variety of topics, held immediately following the meetings.
The parent education session in November 2024 was on Behavior De-escalation techniques that are taught within the district We have included a link below to the slide deck from that training HERE.
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CAC is a group primarily for parents of students with special needs that attend SVUSD and Laguna Beach Unified School District. It also includes educators, administrators, service providers, community members, and anyone who has a heart for special needs students. The CAC is here to inform and support with the goal of improving and protecting the education of our children.
We encourage you to join the group, which meets four to six times a year in the evening at Laguna Hills High School. The first meeting of the school year will be on September 25 in the LHHS MPR at 5:00 pm. Come get valuable information on what is going on within both school districts’ special education programs, CAC plans for the 24-25 school year, get your questions answered, and much more. The CAC will also be holding a few parent workshops and events this school year.
Online resources:
SVPTA Special Education Advocacy Website
- Includes SVPTA Special Education contacts, handbooks, volunteer opportunities, IEP resources, and more!
Facebook - SVPTA Special Education Parents Group
- A group of SVUSD parents with students in special education. Includes information on meet-ups and district meetings. To join, contact advocacydlpta@gmail.com
SVUSD Special Education Website
- Includes information about Special Education district staff, district program links, and other district resources.
CAC (Community Advisory Committee) Website 
- A partnership of educators, parents and community members created to support effective Special Education programs and services in the Saddleback Valley and Laguna Beach Unified School Districts.
Want to learn more?
Contact Yvonne Torres, Melinda Heights PTA Special Education Liaison at specialeducation@mhpta.org
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